Focus Hope

“Form 990 is reviewed by the chief financial officer and the e-filed copy is distributed to the finance committee and the board of directors and trustees.”

“The board secretary and top management ensures that the policy is being reviewed annually in the board meetings to ensure compliance. Any "responsible person" who has a conflict of interest shall not participate in or be permitted to hear the board's or committee's discussion of the matter except to disclose material facts and to respond to questions. Such person shall not attempt to exert his or her personal influence with respect to the matter either at or outside the meeting. Such person's inability to vote shall be reflected in the minutes of the meeting. In case of a non board member such person shall disclose the circumstances to the chair or chair's designee, who shall determine whether a conflict of interest exists.”

“The appointment of the ceo, and other top management officals are subject to review and approval of the board based on the recommendations resulting from extensive nation wide research done to compare similarily situated non profit organizations.”

“Focus hope 990 and 990-t is made available to the public through the organization's own website as well as through third party website "guide star". Governing documents, conflict of interest, whistle blower policy made available upon request.”

“Focus: hope is a non-profit civil and human rights organization. Founded in 1968, its mission is to promote intelligent and practical action to overcome racism, poverty and injustice in metropolitan detroit. The organization focuses on four main areas: a food program for seniors, workforce development and education programs, and an early learning/youth development program all looked at through an advocacy, equity and community empowerment (aece) lens.”

“5,803 volunteers totaling 50,765 hours annually. The food program gets volunteer support for clerical duties, delivery of food to program participants and the transportation of participants to and from food distribution centers using private vehicles. Center for children head start programs receive volunteer participation in the classroom, community involvement for child care services and enrollment efforts for the program.”

“Each of focus: hopes core program areas are tied together by a range of empowerment initiatives designed to develop community leadership and promote economic prosperity of program participants as focus: hope engages in advocacy toward equitable systems change. These initiatives consists economic empowerment offerings, youth leadership as activism and of a mix of anti-racism discussions and activities engaging colleagues along with the public.”

“Prior period 0 equity transfer -330,965 prior period -76,427 total -407,392”